Comparison

Tools for Roku vs RokuMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tools for Roku

Stream your iOS device's screen to Roku devices with no delay or ads. Discover and configure Roku devices, mirror to multiple screens, and customize the viewing experience. An optional upgrade unlocks advanced features for a seamless broadcast.

Highlights
  • Discover and configure Roku devices
  • Glass-to-glass mirroring with no delay
  • Mirror to multiple devices simultaneously (Pro)
  • Customizable themes (Pro)
  • Starting Soon screen (Pro)
  • Precise broadcast control (Pro)
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Get to know the must-have app for Roku owners! Use the completely free Tools for Roku mobile app to: * Discover and configure all your Roku devices. * Glass to Glass mirroring of your iOS device. No ads, no reduced quality, no restrictions. * Mirror to multiple devices simultaneously - part of the Pro Features optional upgrade. * Themes that cascade from the app to the Receiver Channel - part of the Pro Features optional upgrade. * Launch a Starting Soon screen to get your audience ready - part of the Pro Features optional upgrade. * Precise control of your broadcast - part of the Pro Features optional upgrade. You must connect your phone or tablet to the same wireless network as your Roku device(s) to use the features of the Tools for Roku app. App notes: * Some screen content is protected by Digital Rights Management by Apple and app developers. DRM protected content will appear as a black box when it is mirrored. * Your Local Network performance can impact the Glass to Glass lag you experience. * A wide variety of Roku models have been tested, but some older models may not work as expected. You can discover upgrade options in the app. * Wi-Fi connectivity and Local Network access are required. You’ll find helpful information in the app if either of these issues exist. * Sound is not mirrored. Tools for Roku mirrors screen content only. * A Receiver Channel must be installed on your Roku devices. You’ll find simple steps and options in the app to help you complete this. * Tools for Roku does not track any usage or data from the app. Your privacy is assured. Pro Features: * Automatically start the broadcast on all your connected and configured Roku devices. * Automatically launch a Starting Soon Screen that auto hides after a configurable period of time. * Automatically restart the broadcast on your Roku devices if the Receiver Channel is exited before the broadcast ends. * Automatically close the Receiver Channel when the broadcast ends. * Optionally show a heads-up title on the Roku screen. * Control the appearance (theme) of the Receiver Channel. * Support requests from Pro Feature owners are prioritized in the queue. Disclaimers: * If you purchase a Roku product through the app we may earn a commission of up to 5% on your purchase. * Open Source libraries are acknowledged in the Settings app. * This app is not affiliated with Roku or any other trademark mentioned here. ROKU, the ROKU Logo, STREAMING STICK, ROKU TV, ROKU POWERED, the ROKU POWERED Logo, ROKU READY, the ROKU READY Logo, "STOP DREAMING. START STREAMING.", "HAPPY STREAMING", "THERE'S A TON OF ENTERTAINMENT IN THIS LITTLE BOX," and "NOW THIS IS TV" are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. in the United States and other countries. We are thrilled to provide the best Glass to Glass mirroring experience for free. If you enjoy using Tools for Roku, please consider leaving a positive rating and review. And finally, we think the options and capabilities in Pro Features are compelling and more than worth the cost, please consider making a purchase.

About

RokuMate

Control your Roku TV with a user-friendly interface. Easily navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice input, and cast media from your device. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connection to Roku TV
  • Intuitive navigation keys
  • Keyboard and voice input
  • Touchpad for gestures
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Direct channel launching
Features
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RokuMate - Remote for Roku TV app is to remote control for Roku TV. Friendly interface, easy to use for everyone, and connect to Roku TV quickly. This RokuMate - Remote Control for Roku TV app helps to access movies, music, and TV shows easily. It supports a trackpad to swipe and touch gestures for easier navigation. Just connect your iPhone/iPad and Roku TV to the same Wi-Fi network, you can use the remote control to manage TV channels, change volume, text input, voice input, and cast videos and photos to your Roku TV. * Main feature: - Automatically search for Roku TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network - Control the TV with intuitively designed Menu and navigation keys, easily launch channels with just one touch. - The keyboard, and voice feature make it easier to enter text and search on your Roku device. - Navigate with Touchpad like a real remote control. - Streaming photos or videos from the iPhone/iPad library to Roku TV screen. - Launch channels directly: Youtube, Apple TV, Ted, WWE Network... - Adjust volume, change TV channels on Roku TV - Compatible with every Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV * How to connect to Roku TV: 1. Make sure your Roku TV and your iPhone/iPad are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the RokuMate app on your iPhone/iPad 3. Tap the "Choose a device" button on the top of the screen 4. Select your Roku TV you want 5. Select the features you want to use: Remote, Touchpad, Cast, Channel, Setting Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group/ ToS: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group-tos/ * Disclaimer: BTB Tech, Inc is not an affiliate of Roku and the RokuMate app is not an official Roku product.

Screenshots

Tools for Roku2 screens
RokuMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tools for Roku at none against RokuMate's shown. Tools for Roku also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). RokuMate's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tools for Roku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RokuMate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Tools for Roku against 4.3 for RokuMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RokuMate has 41 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tools for Roku ships an update every 8 days, RokuMate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tools for Roku versus RokuMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTools for RokuRokuMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.3 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings541 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGLASS ONION, LLCBTB Tech, Inc

Customer experience

Tools for Roku

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

RokuMate

All ratings41 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tools for Roku

One-time1
  • Pro Features$3.99
6 purchases

RokuMate

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Roku Yearly Sale 30$24.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium Sale 30$17.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Tools for Roku free?
Tools for Roku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RokuMate free?
RokuMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tools for Roku or RokuMate?
RokuMate is rated higher. Tools for Roku averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RokuMate averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.
Do Tools for Roku or RokuMate have ads?
RokuMate shows ads; Tools for Roku does not.
Which is updated more often, Tools for Roku or RokuMate?
Tools for Roku ships an update every 8 days, and RokuMate every 4 months. Most recently, Tools for Roku was updated on September 27, 2026 and RokuMate on October 24, 2026.

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